Prepare to get certified with five days of instructor-led CompTIA Security+ certification training. Build practical cybersecurity skills through expert instruction and hands-on exercises as you prepare for the current SY0-701 exam. Infosec is an authorized CompTIA training partner, and your training is backed by our Exam Pass Guarantee.
Everything you need to know
What’s included in your CompTIA Security+ boot camp
- 90-day extended access to Boot Camp components, including class recordings
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Exam Pass Guarantee
- Exam voucher
- Free 90-day Infosec Skills subscription (access to 1,800+ additional courses and labs)
- Hands-on cyber ranges and labs
- Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
- Pre-study learning path
- Unlimited practice exam attempts
Syllabus
CompTIA Security+ course syllabus and 5-day boot camp schedule
Day 1
Introduction
Security Foundations Review
Domain 1: General Security Concepts
- Types of security controls
- Fundamental security concepts
- Change management processes
- Cryptographic solutions
- Threat actors
Domain 1: General Security Concepts (cont.)
- Types of security controls
- Fundamental security concepts
- Change management processes
- Cryptographic solutions
- Threat actors
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 2
Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation
- Common threat actors
- Threat vectors and attack surfaces
- Vulnerabilities types
- Indicators of malicious activity
- Mitigation techniques
Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (cont.)
- Common threat actors
- Threat vectors and attack surfaces
- Vulnerabilities types
- Indicators of malicious activity
- Mitigation techniques
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 3
Domain 3: Security Architecture
- Architecture model security implications
- Security principles for enterprise infrastructure
- Data protection concepts and strategies
- Resilience and recovery in security architecture
- Account management practices
Domain 3: Security Architecture (cont.)
- Architecture model security implications
- Security principles for enterprise infrastructure
- Data protection concepts and strategies
- Resilience and recovery in security architecture
- Account management practices
Domain 4: Security Operations
- Common security techniques for compute resources
- Hardware, software, and data asset management
- Vulnerability management
- Security monitoring concepts and tools
- Enterprise security capabilities
- Identity and access management.
- Security automation and orchestration
- Incident response
- Data sources for investigations
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 4
Domain 4: Security Operations (cont.)
- Common security techniques for compute resources
- Hardware, software, and data asset management
- Vulnerability management
- Security monitoring concepts and tools
- Enterprise security capabilities
- Identity and access management.
- Security automation and orchestration
- Incident response
- Data sources for investigations
Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight
- Elements of effective security governance
- Risk management
- Assessing and managing third-party risks
- Security compliance
- Conducting audits and assessments
- Security awareness practices
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 5
SY0-701 overview
Infosec’s Security+ exam cram
Take the SY0-701 exam
Schedule may vary from class to class
Meets 8140 requirements
This boot camp aligns with U.S. Department of Defense 8140.03 requirements for defense personnel and contractors in designated cyberspace work roles.
What makes the Infosec Security+ prep course different?
Your CompTIA Security+ training starts before the first day of class. When you enroll, you'll receive immediate access to a pre-study learning path so you can arrive prepared and get more from five days of live, instructor-led training.
As an authorized CompTIA training partner, Infosec keeps course materials aligned with the current Security+ exam. You'll also get hands-on labs, unlimited practice exam attempts and an Exam Pass Guarantee — including a second exam attempt at no additional cost if you don't pass the first time.
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Our boot camp guarantees
Exam Pass Guarantee
If you don’t pass your exam on the first attempt, get a second attempt for free. Includes the ability to re-sit the course for free for up to one year (does not apply to CMMC-AB Boot Camps).
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not 100% satisfied with your training at the end of the first day, you may withdraw and enroll in a different online or in-person course.
Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
If an employee leaves within three months of obtaining certification, Infosec will train a different employee at the same organization tuition-free for up to one year.
Who should attend
This Security+ class is designed for IT and cybersecurity professionals who want to build foundational security skills, prepare for CompTIA Security+ certification or advance into a security-focused role. This includes:
- Cybersecurity beginners with an IT background
- Security and systems administrators
- Help desk managers and analysts
- Network and cloud engineers
- IT project managers
- DevOps teams
- Software developers
Learn more about the pre-requirements for earning the Security+.
Before your boot camp
CompTIA Security+ training prerequisites
What's next?
After you finish the CompTIA Security+ Certification Boot Camp
After completing the CompTIA Security+ certification training, you’re ready for the next stages of your career.
Completing your Security+ Boot Camp can help to open a variety of career opportunities in the cybersecurity field. As a Security+ professional, you can explore roles like systems administrator, network administrator, SOC analyst, junior IT auditor/penetration tester and more.
Exam Prep
How Security+ certification training prepares you for the SY0-701 exam
Your Security+ certification training is structured around all five Security+ domains of the current SY0-701 exam:
- General security concepts
- Threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations
- Security architecture
- Security operations
- Security program management and oversight
Throughout your boot camp, you'll reinforce these topics through expert instruction, hands-on labs and practice exams. You'll also prepare for both multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs) so you're familiar with the exam format before test day.
Read our article for more Security+ study tips.
Renewal Requirements
How long does the Security+ certification remain valid after you pass the test?
The Security+ is valid for 3 years. However, certification holders must earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and pay a yearly Continuing Education (CE) fee.
Learn more about how to earn CEUs.
The renewal requirements for CompTIA’s Security+ are easy to follow. Security+ cert holders are required to earn 50 CEUs per renewal period (every 3 years) and pay a $50 annual Continuing Education (CE) fee to CompTIA.
Exam Process
How does the Security+ examination process work?
Your CompTIA Security+ course includes an exam voucher, so the cost of your first SY0-701 exam is covered. The exam gives you 90 minutes to complete a combination of multiple-choice and performance-based questions, and you'll need a score of at least 750 on a 100–900 scale to pass.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities after Security+ certification training
Security+ validates foundational cybersecurity skills that apply across a wide range of IT and security roles. After completing your Security+ certification training and earning the credential, you can pursue Security+ career opportunities in security administration, systems administration, network security, security analysis and related roles. You can find more career help on our Security+ overview page.
What job titles are most common for people with CompTIA’s Security+ certification?
Some common positions that this certification can help you land include:
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Security administrator
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Systems administrator
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Security analyst
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Network administrator
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why should I get CompTIA Security+ certified?
The internationally recognized CompTIA Security+ certification is a sought-after and high-demand credential for information security professionals seeking to enter the cybersecurity job market.
Show hiring and department managers you have what it takes to be an irreplaceable asset to the organization. This certification is for entry-level students or IT professionals looking to level up. For additional information, visit our Security+ Certification Hub.
Should I get another certification before I take the Security+ exam?
Students are not required to possess any other certifications before taking the Security+ exam.
It is highly suggested that students obtain the CompTIA Network+, or have equivalent knowledge, beforehand. This certification will help build foundational knowledge that can be applied to the Security+ exam.
What are performance-based questions (PBQs)? And why do they matter?
The Security+ performance-based questions come in various formats and require students to perform a specific task or solve a problem in a simulated environment.
These questions are more involved than standard multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank or drag-and-drop questions and are used to gauge a student’s skillset in replicated scenarios that they may face during the course of their work.
What do I need to know about the new performance-based questions (PBQs)?
First, there may be questions in which there is more than one way to arrive at a correct answer. In these instances, the test taker will receive full points if the correct solution is achieved.
Second, on all CompTIA exams, there is a timer; however, with PBQs, this timer is not visible to the test taker.
Third, partial credit on answers is occasionally offered but is not guaranteed.
How is the Security+ related to DoD 8140?
CompTIA Security+ is recognized within the DoD 8140 cybersecurity workforce qualification framework for applicable cyberspace work roles. Earning your Security+ certification can help demonstrate the foundational cybersecurity knowledge required for certain DoD positions. Infosec’s Security+ Boot Camp prepares you for the current SY0-701 exam with instructor-led training, hands-on labs and exam preparation.
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